The Press., 1887-02-03

I
 York, gifted speaker of considerable rep
 utation. who will lecture at Oronoco Hal
 for their benefit on Thursday evening, Feb l 17th. Subject, "The Worlds Heroes.
 Tickets % cents.
 "A section of iron pipe gave way to tho
 water pressure last week, just outside o
 the village, cutting of the supply for g
 few hours. It is supposed to have been ar imperfect casting. Such accidents are Ii able while the works are new.
 The state encampmeut of the G. A.
 R. is in session at Norwich to-day and to
 morrow. Anthony Adams, post command. CT, and Francis Patten and ". H. Black,
 delegates, represent Winter Post, and oth. CT comrades will attend. The post com
 manders are all entitled to seats.
 -Danforth Kuowlton and his daughter.
 Gertrude, are now at Santiago, Cuba.
 MT K. has stood the journey well, and is
 seemingly benefited by the change.
 An East -Main-st. couple this morning
 were jolned in matrimony, and took the 10 train north, en route to New York, and
 perhaps beyond. The marriage ceremony
 was performed by Rev. J. P. Hawley, at the he residence of tue brides mother. Mrs.
 Wm. Smith. The groom is Charles D. But terfield Both the contracting parties have always lived in the town, and hosts of mutual friends wish them the fullest measure of joy through life.
 Mrs Ebenezer Colburn caught se- were cold, which caused the loss of her voice, ten years ago.. She could only speak in whispers She consulted differ ent doctors, who told her that her vocal organs were partially paralized, and they could do nothing for her. Recently she has recovered her speech, and can talk aloud in her natural tones once more.
 The Misses Norris have sold their farm on Stafford Street to Henry Marsailes, and have bought house of Malone O. Moore, on Westford avenne. They expect to re- move to it in the spring.
 Union prayer meeting on Tuesday evening next at 2 o'clock at Henry Good els, Stafford Streeti
 The entire set of scenery and stage apparatus brought to town by the Stand ard Dramatic Company, has been pur- chased by A. o. Eaton for Oronoco Hall. It includes pretty drop curtain and near 1y dozen drop scenes, with side wings to match, giving forest and lake views, snow scenes, cottage, kitchen, chamber, parlor, and rock scenes, with proscenium, and various stage implements. It Is the best stage outfit ever seen in the town, and the enterprise which keeps it here is commendable.
 Whatever is being printed about plans concerning the Springs House is so far mere conjecture Mir. Segar, the present landlord, has announced no purpose of leaving or staying, and his action depends entirely on the decision of the owner as to or removing the present struct- ure. It is probable that he may continue as at present, Mir. Converse reserving the right to give two months notice of any in- tention of making changes that will dis turb the occupant. Many people would be pleased to see MT. Segar ultimately presiding over new Springs House, and meeting, as a popular landlord should meet, the rush of patronage that hotel of modern construction and worthy of that magnificent site would surely attract.
 -Gary's omnibus will be run from the depot to the town hall on both nights of | Ehe fair. Seats should be spoken for in advance.
 A lecture will be delivered in the new St. Edwards hall Thursday evening, the 10th inst, by Rev. J. J. Quinn of South Coventry. Subject, 'tEducation, or cul- ure of mind and heart There will be n addition thereto several selections of 1ocal music. Admission % cts, reserved eats 35 cts.
 The turkey supper will lose no good eature by the postponement. Next Tues lay evening, at the Congregational church | parlors. The spread will be an abundant r md savory one.
 Harmony Temple of Honor's anni- 7ersary occurs Feb. 10th, and will be duly observed. ss.EE
 -J. A. Pemberton has sold his grocery business to Charles l.. Johnson of Rock lille, the transfer to be made April list, or between that time and April 18th Mir. Johnson was formerly with w. G. Ellis in his village, and has since been clerk in Rockville shoe store, and is well and favor- Ibly known here. Mir. Pemberton is like y to return to Fredonia, N. r., from which place he came to Stafford.
 The Standard Dramatic Company con- inues to draw good houses, and will close heir season here on Saturday evening. Tonight they will g1ve ssMiriam's Crime,'' ne of the best plays on their programme, lso giving the farce, "A Postal Gard. 2 friday evening will give Milky White,F nd the farce ''B. E" Saturday evening, Lady Audley's Secret and Saturday ldtAAO0s E4u6 Op0CGG0 bFlU0&TOOIQ5 AlQ |, The Benicia Boy." This is much the est company that has ever visited this lace. It has two good lady actresses, and half dozen excellent specialists for male arts. It has enlisted good local talent to elp in some casts too large for it's regular orce. The play, entitled 'sThe Silver Aing, repeated on Tuesday evening"" ! n which occasion it was made benefit pr the G. A. R post, has twice drawn roWded houses, and would be gladly well omed again by large audience. It is ia thoroughly good play, free from objection ble sensationalism and full of thrilling in- crest. fl,
 The selectmen have appointed James Eisley temporarily town clerk and treas Ter, and it is understood that special lection will be ordered to fill out the full erm. Miss Julie B. Pemberton, who adyer- } ses for pupils in Kensington painting is D adept in that line of art, and her sam !! les of work shown are much admired.
 The Stafford National Bank has put e l a steam heater, and furnishes hot air, IS utside of it's banking rooms for the pro- ate, telegraph and telephone offices, and ater closets in the building. srAFFoRDv1LLN. Miss Jennie Smith sends to The Press flee pansy blossoms which were gathered 2 8n 31sb having come ko hloonn mt of